Abstract
To promote the development of artificial muscles, the author investigated amphoteric poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogels. The influences of preparation conditions on the mechanical properties including anisotropy and dynamic contraction properties including response time, contraction ratio, generated power density, etc. have been examined. A material with a generated power density about 0.1 W/cm3, close to that of a skeletal muscle, was produced.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 603-611 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Kobunshi Ronbunshu |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 1989 Oct |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Environmental Science(all)
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)
- Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
- Ceramics and Composites